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third class
third classn. Accommodations, as on a ship or train, that are of the third and usually lowest order of luxury and price. third′-class′ adj.third′ class′ adv.third class n the class or grade next in value, quality, etc, to the second adj (third-class when prenominal) 1. of the class or grade next in value, quality, etc, to the second2. (Commerce) of or denoting the class of accommodation in a hotel, on a ship, etc, next in quality and price to the second: usually the cheapest3. (Government, Politics & Diplomacy) (in the US and Canada) of or relating to a class of mail consisting largely of unsealed printed matter4. (Education) Brit See third8 adv by third-class mail, transport, etc third′ class′ n. 1. the class, grade, or rank immediately below the second. 2. the least costly class of accommodations, as on trains. Compare tourist class. 3. (in the U.S. Postal Service) the class of mail consisting of merchandise weighing up to 16 ounces, and printed material not sealed against postal inspection. [1835–45] third′-class′ adj. of the lowest class or quality; inferior. [1830–40] ThesaurusNoun | 1. | third class - mail consisting of printed matter qualifying for reduced postal ratesthird-class mailmail - the bags of letters and packages that are transported by the postal servicejunk mail - third-class mail consisting of advertising and often addressed to `resident' or `occupant' | | 2. | third class - inexpensive accommodations on a ship or traintourist classaccommodation - living quarters provided for public convenience; "overnight accommodations are available" |
third class
third class1. of or denoting the class of accommodation in a hotel, on a ship, etc., next in quality and price to the second: usually the cheapest 2. (in the US and Canada) of or relating to a class of mail consisting largely of unsealed printed matter 3. Brit See thirdthird class
Synonyms for third classnoun mail consisting of printed matter qualifying for reduced postal ratesSynonymsRelated Wordsnoun inexpensive accommodations on a ship or trainSynonymsRelated Words |